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Cannonball Running Festival
Cannonball Running Festival is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Dash event held in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was last held on October 16, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling A&Y Greenway and Country Park course (moderate, ~300-500 ft on the full)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- cannonballmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:45 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Cannonball Running Festival
A multi-distance running festival on Greensboro's A&Y Greenway with a 5K on Friday and marathon, half, 10K, and kids dash on Saturday.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Self-described largest celebration of running in the Triad region; one of NC's longest-running endurance events
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Cannonball Running Festival: common questions
- When is the Cannonball Running Festival?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cannonball Running Festival held?
- In Greensboro, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cannonball Running Festival offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Dash.
- How many people run the Cannonball Running Festival?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cannonball Running Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Cannonball Running Festival start?
- 7:45 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Cannonball Running Festival?
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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